Christmas ideas for the woodworker, under $100

[Vstrom]

Usually my mother-in-law starts asking for a Christmas list in July. I'm 54 years old and I usually buy what I want, within reason, throughout the year when I need/want it. What do you get the woodworker that has most of what they want? Let's list some ideas. I'll start...

-sandpaper. Although I specify what type I want.
- turning kits.

Your suggestions?

 

[creasman]

Sort of depends on your particular interests, but here are a few that come to mind:

• Gift certificates, though a bit impersonal, are always appreciated (Klingspor's, WoodCrafters, Rockler, or whatever your favorite/closest store is).
• A book from Lost Art Press. Look ahead and give her a specific title(s).
• Plane kit/plans (or other kit/plans) from Red Rose Reproductions.
• Subscription to Mortise and Tenon.

 

[Bill Clemmons]

Gift certificate to Klingspor, Home Depot, or Lowe's. Any amount is useful.

 

[Martin Roper]

 

[Martin Roper]

 

[PhilErup]

Consider these: quality wood finishing products, a gift card to a woodworking store, subscription to a woodworking magazine, unique wood or tools, personalized decor, new tool accessories, technique books, exotic wood samples, or safety gear/workwear.

 

[Mike Davis]

The way some people beg for plans maybe Carlyle Lynch’s book would be a great gift.

https://www.amazon.com/Furniture-Antiques-Virginia-Measured-Drawings/dp/B0028D532W/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1700045903&refinements=p_27%3ACarlyle+Lynch&s=books&sr=1-1

or individual plans…

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Carlyle+Lynch&i=stripbooks&crid=PLW1DKLWQV0J&sprefix=carlyle+lynch%2Cstripbooks%2C134&ref=nb_sb_noss

 

[ScottM]

The way some people beg for plans maybe Carlyle Lynch’s book would be a great gift.

https://www.amazon.com/Furniture-Antiques-Virginia-Measured-Drawings/dp/B0028D532W/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1700045903&refinements=p_27%3ACarlyle+Lynch&s=books&sr=1-1

or individual plans…

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Carlyle+Lynch&i=stripbooks&crid=PLW1DKLWQV0J&sprefix=carlyle+lynch%2Cstripbooks%2C134&ref=nb_sb_noss

My experience with plans is people who give you plans want you to build something for them.

 

[Hmerkle]

I got this one year and REALLY like it - certainly it does not have to be a KM product, maybe an ETSY leather apron, but this was a reasonably priced request for the giver...

The Katz-Moses 20 oz Waxed Canvas Woodworking Tool Apron (LRG-XXXL)

Introducing The Katz-Moses 20 oz Waxed Canvas Woodworking Tool Apron in size LRG-XXXL (even bigger with optional waist extension strap). This ultra durable tool apron is the first made especially for woodworkers. It has a custom leather square holder and marking knife holder in the perfect...

kmtools.com

I have ALWAYS enjoyed my LAP books and Jim (@creasman ) is right - make a list of titles and let your gift giver surprise you...

 

[HITCH-]

Don, since you are blessed enough to have everything that you need, why don't you ask her to make a donation in your name to The Bull City Woodshop.
You would be helping to promote the art of woodworking to future generations to come.

 

[ScottM]

You can't have enough clamps or measuring devices.

 

[SabertoothBunny]

Some other options.....

Carbon paper: Amazon.com

1x30" & 5" Sander: Amazon.com

Tape measures: Amazon.com

Rubio finish: Amazon.com

Carving set: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09NBR5CJV/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_8?smid=A244OBE2VKJBEW&psc=1

Crushgrind Kits: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MU81PPX/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_6?smid=A1T5YT30FMDIXD&psc=1

Magnetic lights: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CGJ6W7G/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_5?smid=A3CICT8XV7WQCZ&psc=1

 

[Steve_Honeycutt]

How about 10bf of an exotic wood that you have never tried before?

 

[danmart77]

The way some people beg for plans maybe Carlyle Lynch’s book would be a great gift.

https://www.amazon.com/Furniture-Antiques-Virginia-Measured-Drawings/dp/B0028D532W/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1700045903&refinements=p_27%3ACarlyle+Lynch&s=books&sr=1-1

or individual plans…

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Carlyle+Lynch&i=stripbooks&crid=PLW1DKLWQV0J&sprefix=carlyle+lynch%2Cstripbooks%2C134&ref=nb_sb_noss

Hey Mike
I really like his plans. Recently I built a hanging corner cabinet from his plans.

Dan